The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway has released the RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 4,651 Act Apprentice training slots under Advertisement No. RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice. Candidates who have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply for apprenticeship training across Northern Railway divisions and workshops.
The RRC NR Apprentice 2026 online application process started on 11 November 2026, and eligible candidates can apply through the official website www.rrcnr.org until 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Selection will be based on Class 10 and ITI marks without a written examination or interview. Candidates should check the vacancy details, eligibility, age limit and application fee before submitting their forms.
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 4,651 |
| Advertisement Number | RRC/NR/03/2026/Act Apprentice |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship Training (2026–27) |
| Qualification | 10th Pass (Minimum 50% Marks) + ITI in Relevant Trade |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 Years (as on 11 December 2026) |
| Application Start Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 December 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based (10th and ITI Marks) |
| Training Location | Northern Railway Divisions, Units and Workshops |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.rrcnr.org |
Eligible candidates can submit the RRC NR Apprentice online application form from 11 November to 11 December 2026. The merit list is expected to be displayed in February 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Expected Merit List | February 2027 |
Northern Railway has announced 4,651 Act Apprentice training slots across six clusters. Candidates can check the cluster-wise vacancy distribution below.
| Railway Cluster | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Lucknow (LKO) | 1,525 |
| Delhi (DLI) | 1,312 |
| Ambala (UMB) | 979 |
| Firozpur (FZR) | 740 |
| Moradabad (MB) | 63 |
| Jammu | 32 |
| Total | 4,651 |
Candidates must check the trade-wise and unit-wise training slots in Annexure-A of the official notification before selecting a cluster. Applications submitted for units where the candidate's ITI trade is not notified may be rejected.
Candidates applying for Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must meet the educational qualification and age requirements specified in the notification.
Note: Candidates awaiting their Class 10 or ITI results as of the notification date are not eligible to apply.
The age limit for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 11 December 2026.
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 11 December 2026 |
The application fee must be paid online while submitting the RRC NR Apprentice application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| PwBD | No Fee |
| Women Candidates | No Fee |
The application fee is non-refundable. Applicable online transaction charges, if any, must be paid by the candidate.
Selection for RRC NR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on merit calculated from Class 10 and ITI marks. There will be no written examination or interview.
Merit Calculation: (Class 10 Percentage + ITI Percentage) / 2
If two candidates receive the same merit score, preference will be given to the older candidate. If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be preferred.
Selected apprentices will receive a stipend during their training according to the applicable Apprenticeship Rules. The official RRC NR notification does not specify a fixed monthly stipend amount for each trade.
Apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment in Northern Railway after completion of the training period.
Eligible candidates can apply online for RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through the official website before 11 December 2026.
Important: Only one application is permitted per candidate. Multiple applications may lead to rejection, and changes are not allowed after final submission.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| RRC NR Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF | Download Notification |
| RRC NR Apprentice Apply Online 2026 | Apply Online |
| RRC NR Official Website | Visit Official Website |
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